Amine Processes

Primary
Secondary or
Tertiary
according to the number of organic groups bonded to the central
nitrogen atom

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Amine can be categorized as

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stronger than tertiary amines.

Amines with stronger base properties will be more reactive toward CO2 and
H2S gases and will form stronger chemical bonds.

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Primary amines are stronger bases than secondary amines, which are

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SWEET GAS

OUTLET
SEPARATOR

DEFOAMER
INJECTION

SURGE
TANK

AMMINE
COOLER
ABSORBER

CIRCULATION
PUMP

REFLUX
ACCUMULATOR

DEFOAMER
INJECTION

REFLUX
CONDESER

FILTER

FLASH
GAS

STILL
BOOSTER
PUMP

REFLUX
PUMP

MAKEUP
WATER

FLASH TANK
REBOILER
SOUR
GAS

HYDROCARBONS

LIQUIDS

FILTER
R/L AMMINE
EXCHANGER
RECLAIMER
MEA, DGA

INLET
SEPARATOR

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ACID
GAS

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Diethanolamine Systems (DEA)

Diglycolamine Systems (DGA)

Diisopropanolamine Systems (DIPA)

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Monoethanolamine Systems (MEA)